2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. 1986 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Nissan Leopard. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Nissan Leopard would be higher. At 4,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS (402 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 304 more horse power than 1986 Nissan Leopard. (98 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 1986 Nissan Leopard. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS weights approximately 630 kg more than 1986 Nissan Leopard. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS (600 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 453 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Nissan Leopard. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Nissan Leopard.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS | 1986 Nissan Leopard | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
| Model | CLS | Leopard |
| Year Released | 2011 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4663 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 7-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1882 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1417 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2875 mm | 2630 mm |
